Mail carrier turns out to be an angel in disguise

Published on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 9:19 AM MST

Editor:

We’d like to commend our mail carrier, Becky Saline. She’s our angel. When Becky started her route Tuesday, Aug. 5, she never imagined what she was about to encounter that afternoon at the home of Dolores “Lola” Aguirre.

That morning at 10 a.m., Lola was walking out to her porch to check on her plants when she tripped and fell. She couldn’t move or get up. Her neighbors couldn’t hear her yelling for help, and she laid there until 1:30 p.m. or so until Becky brought her mail and found her.

Becky was quick to get help. She called 911, then went into the house, got a wet towel, wiped Lola’s face and hands, and calmed her down. Since she couldn’t put a pillow under her neck, she put her hands under Lola’s head until the paramedics came and took over.

I’m sure that was a very traumatic experience, but Becky kept her composure and managed to help as much as she could.

Lola’s fall resulted in a broken hip. The next day, Wednesday, she had a complete hip replacement. After a week in the hospital, she was sent to Infinia Nursing Home for therapy. She’s home now and doing nicely.

If Becky hadn’t found my cousin, Lola, when she did, I don’t think she’d be with us today. Becky, our hats are off to you. You will always be Lola’s and our beautiful angel here on earth. Becky, thank you. We will eternally be indebted to you for your kindness, courage and saving Lola’s life.

God bless you, and may His light shine upon you always. Love you, Becky.

Felicita and Tony DeLeon

Thatcher

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anonymous wrote on Sep 29, 2008 10:19 AM:

" Bless You Becky! It is so nice to know that people who care so much are still out there! We should all be so quick and willing to help our neighbors! "

A-1 wrote on Sep 27, 2008 9:58 AM:

" I've known Becky for years and just have to echoe what has been written. She is a class act. "

colt an colby wrote on Sep 26, 2008 9:39 PM:

" i love you mom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love u aunt beck "

Donna wrote on Sep 24, 2008 2:36 PM:

" How wonderful. We have known Becky since we moved here to Thatcher over 7 years ago. She has been a great friend to us and always takes time to say hello.
I am really not surprised knowing her great personality. "

Politically Correct wrote on Sep 24, 2008 10:50 AM:

" Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. It is truly heartwarming and refreshing to hear the good that people do. Thank you again and praise to Becky Saline. "

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